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IS WINDSURFING BETTER WHEN THE SUN'S OUT??

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Created by Slowdog > 9 months ago, 27 Nov 2008
Slowdog
VIC, 8 posts
27 Nov 2008 6:15PM
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I VOTE YES!!

Rabs
81 posts
27 Nov 2008 4:49PM
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NO: Better when it is wet, windy and stormy and you are really taking on the elements and every other p*ssy is indoors!

nasty
WA, 153 posts
27 Nov 2008 4:51PM
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NO: There's less people out when it's pissin it down with rain. Storms (usually) seem to bring swell with them as well

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
27 Nov 2008 5:11PM
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No: storms scare the kiters away.

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
27 Nov 2008 8:26PM
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No: I get sunburnt unless I put a lot of zinc cream and sunscreen on.

This forum could use a poll option.


lalalamort
NSW, 160 posts
27 Nov 2008 8:36PM
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I vote yes, its much nicer and more relaxing

I like to see a few other people out on the water as well

Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
27 Nov 2008 8:46PM
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On a weekend: NO! You wait 30 minutes to get a parking spot near the Bay.

On a weekday: YES!

gazza
WA, 647 posts
27 Nov 2008 6:53PM
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ask elmo hes always complaining about the sun

Mark _australia
WA, 23735 posts
27 Nov 2008 7:05PM
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Yes cos sun out = bikinis out

BundyBear
NSW, 325 posts
27 Nov 2008 9:30PM
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Don' care about the sun, Its just the rain Nothing worse than speeding along unable to see where your going because the rain is forcing you to close your eyes

timford
NSW, 510 posts
27 Nov 2008 11:38PM
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Nice warm. slighty overcast day is my desire. hmmmm

Kila
7 posts
27 Nov 2008 9:46PM
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I love both!

In the summer, we're all out in our boardshorts having a BBQ and enjoying happy rays.
In the winter we're all looking like goofy penguins, sharing hot drinks and getting a towel ready for the next lunatic who just nipped out for 2 runs in the ice rainy wind, and take follow!
Perfect.

easty
TAS, 2213 posts
28 Nov 2008 10:24AM
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What's this "sun" thing your all talking about?

Rider5
WA, 567 posts
28 Nov 2008 8:45AM
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NO : I'm with Rabs, Nasty and Nebban all good answers.

elmo
WA, 8897 posts
28 Nov 2008 8:49AM
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if the sun went out we wouldn't have any light and heat.

without the light and heat the water would freeze and the wind would eventually stop blowing

Worst than that, we would be tripping over in the dark.

I suppose there is an argument for day light saving there

at least my curtains won't fade further

pierrec45
NSW, 2005 posts
28 Nov 2008 12:48PM
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I know it is when you sail in the harbour off Balmoral.

MikeyS
VIC, 1509 posts
28 Nov 2008 1:51PM
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I prefer to sail when it's overcast and stormy. No need for sunscreen, don't have to compete for parking on "nice beach days", bigger and nastier winds (just like last Saturday). Fewer people on the water to contend with.

But sailing late in the afternoon into the sun when the water turns to liquid silver is awesome. You can't see any colour, just bright and dark.

And sailing over crystal clear water on a hot sunny day in just boardies and a rashie, deliberately falling in from time to cool off is pretty sweet also.

So I'll have a bet each way thanks.

MintoxGT
WA, 975 posts
28 Nov 2008 12:18PM
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Hell yeah coz Im a sook!@

Bender
WA, 2236 posts
28 Nov 2008 12:25PM
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If its windy i'm happy. Thats what wetsuits are made for

windykid
QLD, 368 posts
29 Nov 2008 10:58AM
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NO: because the sun reflexs off the water and into your eyes

RumChaser
TAS, 633 posts
29 Nov 2008 2:36PM
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Both. I love cruising with a big sail on smooth water and the sun's shining bright but when the weather turns, it gives me a real buzz to go out in something you think you probably shouldn't and find out how much fun this sport can be when you push your limits.

ka025
QLD, 181 posts
30 Nov 2008 9:16AM
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yes to sunny days.




but



I dont mind the odd storm, with raining pouring on and off and it is overcast. It just gives you a boost. What can i say i love the wild elements, just makes me feel alive!!![:D

bubs
SA, 924 posts
30 Nov 2008 11:46AM
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Yes i like windsurfing in the sun. and it's so small in SA that the waters never crowded anyway!!! we always wish more people would be out lol... wind permitting of course!!! but windsurfing was a sport made for the summer months.

Cheers
Bubs

Leman
VIC, 672 posts
30 Nov 2008 6:46PM
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Yeah love the sun while windsurfing. It's all about atmosphere. Birds diving schools of fish, dophins trying to keep up with you, local yacht fleet marking the horizon and fisherman lining the pier. Not to mention sunset sailing. A kodak moment for sure!

Only thing I don't like about the sun is sometimes the sun/water reflections look like wind and I get overly excited.

jp747
1553 posts
30 Nov 2008 6:04PM
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right now! doesn't matter as long as it's not raining...what's happening with the weatherit should be blowing by now[}:)]



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